ABOUT BODY LOVE SKETCH CLUB
Body Love Sketch Club is a life drawing class with a twist... Since 2018, we have been running workshops in which you can pose as well as draw, whilst we explore ways of accepting ourselves more unconditionally, and expressing ourselves more freely.
Our workshops are an artistic adventure in body positivity and creative empowerment, a joyful and tender tonic to feeling disconnected from each other and ourselves, a celebration of bodies in all their (optionally naked) glory, and a place for creative play without shame or judgment. You can find out more about us at www.bodylovesketchclub.com
All bodies, artistic capabilities and confidence levels welcome.
THIS MONTH'S WORKSHOP
Summer is here and there's nothing lovelier to do of an evening than being outside, so, for this month's life drawing workshop, we'll be drawing (and being drawn) together on beautiful Hampstead Heath! So grab your picnic blanket, and your favourite drinks and snacks, and we'll supply the drawing materials, tunes, and vibes. (Please note that - due to its public location, poses will be clothed/ semi-clothed for this workshop, rather than nude, though we absolutely encourage wearing your favourite summer accessories or beachwear, if you wish). All ticket holders will be emailed the exact meeting point 24 hours before the event.
WHERE AND WHEN?
This is an in-person workshop in London, 1300-1530.
Our venue is Hampstead Heath (exact meeting point will be emailed to ticket-holders 24 hours before the event).
Please arrive promptly to the meeting point for 1245, so we can head to the workshop space together at 1300. Please note that latecomers who arrive after we've moved on to the workshop space, and/or who miss the introduction, housekeeping and agreements may not be admitted, and no refunds will be given.
TICKETS...
£15, including drawing materials (you're welcome to bring along your favourite things to draw with too).
Whilst we welcome all genders to our events, our priority is holding spaces that feel welcoming and supportive to women and genderqueer folks, who can often experience marginalisation in nude-positive spaces, and we organise our ticket allocations accordingly. If you have any questions on this, please feel free to reach out to us.
We never want finances to be a barrier to access, if you're on a reduced income, please get in touch with us prior to the event for a discount code via bodylovesketchclub@gmail.com.
REFUNDS...
You can apply for a refund through eventbrite up 72 hours ahead of the event. Please apply for refunds through eventbrite (not by emailing or messaging us directly).
Please note, if you apply later than this, we will not be able to refund or exchange your ticket.
ACCESSIBILITY...
The nearest station to the meeting point is Hampstead Heath, on the overground, which has step-free access to all platforms. From the meeting point, there will be a walk of up to 20 minutes to the workshop space.
Please get in touch with us on bodylovesketchclub@gmail.com if you'd like to bring a companion along, or to discuss any access requirements. Unfortunately, we aren't able to offer BSL interpreted or audio-described workshops at this time.
THE GOLDEN RULE...
We have one main rule at Body Love Sketch Club, and it's 'be f*cking lovely!' This means that inclusivity, safety, respect, confidentiality, and consent are fundamental principles of Body Love Sketch Club sessions and that all attendees are expected to uphold them. The organisers reserve the right to ask anyone to leave should their behaviour be deemed to be inappropriate.
TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS ATTENDEES...
'Today I got to experience human connection, compassion, creativity, kindness, vulnerability, and nakedness in an environment free of shame, guilt, judgement and stigma. The incredible Rosy and Ruby are the funniest and friendliest people and their passion for what they do is so tangible.'
'Thank you for this morning's session. It's the first time I'd done anything like this, and I found the whole experience so welcoming and positive and inclusive. What an amazing space you've created - thank you so much - hope to see you again soon.'
'You do so much more than help people with their body image, you help in healing the past and building a wondrously naked and confident future.'
'Beautifully held life drawing where you are invited to sit as well as sketch - revealing no more than you choose - but doing so in celebration of all the glory of bodies. Silly and moving and classy AF.'
'A life drawing class like no other where everybody is truly good enough and the only goal is to love the bodies you see and love the way you draw them, however that may be.'
'A truly welcoming space for creativity and self-expression.'
'Thank you so much for this beautiful space - to the other models, and Rosy and Ruby, and everyone else. It always makes me smile to be here but especially today.'